Style: English Barleywine
ABV: 12%
Origin: Southstoke, England
Pours a deep copper color with a 1 finger head on the pour. Bits of lacing, but not much. The aroma has notes of dark fruit preserves and a hint of fruit liqueur. Flavor is malty and yeasty with hints of fruity liqueur, then it mellows on the palette to a dry, clean hop finish. A really robust beer! Mouth-feel is thick and full bodied; very lightly carbonated.
Overall: This is a truly AMAZING beer, and one of my all-time favorites of the Christmas season. But, at 12% ABV, this bad little elf will sneak up on you, if you aren't careful! Prices in my area are around $4.99 for a 11.2 oz bottle. Pricey, but well worth the treat!